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Flavouring 2-Phenyl-3-carbethoxyfuran
Synonym(s) Phenyl oxaromate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Ethyl 2-phenyl-3-furoate
JECFA number 752
CAS number 50626-02-3  
FEMA number 3468
COE number 2309
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 216.24 
Chemical formula C13H12O3  
Physical form/odour -
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 148-154 (6 mm Hg)
Assay min % 99
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.515-1.527
Specific gravity 1.120-1.132
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/752.gif



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